Geology

Associate of Science Degree

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Pathway
CCD.edu/Geology

Geology Transfer Major

The Associate of Science degree with a designation in geology is a two-year program designed for you to graduate and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in geology or Earth science.

Geology is the study of the Earth, its rocks, and the ways they change over time. You will explore the movement of the earth’s crust, the history of life on earth and past climates. Career paths for geology degree holders include resource management, mining, oil and gas exploration, and climate research. 

COURSE MAP

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
SOC 1002 Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 3
GEY 1111 Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 4
ENG 1021 English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 3
MAT 2410 Calculus I: GT-MA1 2 5
 Subtotal15
Second Semester
GEY 1112 Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 4
ENG 1022 English Composition II: GT-CO2 1 3
MAT 2420 Calculus II: GT-MA1 5
Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) 3
Art Appreciation: GT-AH1  
Music Appreciation: GT-AH1  
World Mythology: GT-AH2  
Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2  
Ethics: GT-AH3  
Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3  
 Subtotal15
Third Semester
CHE 1111 General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 5
PHY 2111 Physics Calculus Based I with Lab: GT-SC1 5
Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) 3
Art Appreciation: GT-AH1  
Music Appreciation: GT-AH1  
World Mythology: GT-AH2  
Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2  
Ethics: GT-AH3  
Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3  
Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) 3
Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1  
Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1  
The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1  
The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1  
Colorado History: GT-HI1  
 Subtotal16
Fourth Semester
CHE 1112 General College Chemistry II with Lab: GT-SC1 5
PHY 2112 Physics Calculus-Based II with Lab: GT-SC1 5
Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) 3
World Regional Geography: GT-SS2  
General Psychology I: GT-SS3  
Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3  
Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1  
Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3  
Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3  
Choose One Elective 1-3
Natural Disasters: GT-SC2  
Oil and Gas Geology  
Introduction to Archaeology: GT-SS3  
Physical Geography  
 Subtotal14-16
 Total Credits60-62
1

You can take ENG 1022 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 1021 and ENG 1022.

2

Requires prerequisite coursework: MAT 1340 and MAT 1420. Please see your academic advisor for specific information.

NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.